What is the primary role of the TBCE?

• A. To license medical doctors.
• B. To regulate chiropractic practice in Texas by licensing chiropractors, enforcing the Chiropractic Act and TBCE rules, and protecting public health.
• C. To set national standards for chiropractic education.
• D. To oversee hospital accreditation.

Answer: (B)

The primary role of the TBCE is to regulate chiropractic practice in Texas by licensing chiropractors, enforcing the Chiropractic Act and TBCE rules, and protecting public health. This means the board sets and enforces the standards for education, exam requirements, licensure renewals, and disciplinary actions to ensure safe, ethical care for patients. It’s not responsible for licensing medical doctors (that’s the Texas Medical Board), it doesn’t set national standards for chiropractic education (that’s handled by national accrediting bodies), and it doesn’t oversee hospital accreditation (that’s done by other accrediting organizations).